Vitrines

French 18th century Louis XV Transition period cube marquetry vitrine showcase or library A fine small 18th century Louis XV/Transitional period vitr...

A distinctive patina gives this vintage vitrine a romantic air of nostalgia. Made in France in the 20th century, glass windows on all four sides of the case maximize natural light, i...

This French Art Deco vitrine with faux ivory trim has been professionally refinished by a third generation restorer. Having glass sliding doors with glass shelves. Cabinet doors open...

Code: FM32 Manufacturer: Cucchi - Sola Ammobigliamenti - Torino Particular sideboard in two parts. Lower part, with the shelf and two large upper drawers, two doors and interior shel...

A very well crafted Display Case in Western Theme with cut steel horses, horseshoe legs and gun handles. The lift top with latch and lock. Key included. Opens to reveal a large displ...

A fine French 19th-20th century kingwood and tulipwood marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted vitrine, in the manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The slender single door display cabinet with a red-velvet backing and bowed glass panels surmounted with acanthus and floral gilt-bronze mounts in the style of Léon Messagé (French, 1842-1901), the serpentine shaped front door with an ornate marquetry and ink colored panel depicting wreaths, ribbons and tied acantus leaves, all raised on four cabriolet legs ending with gilt-bronze paw-feet, Paris, circa 1900. Linke was born on 17 June 1855 in the small village of Pankraz, in what is now the Czech Republic. Records show that Linke served an apprenticeship with the master cabinet maker, Neumann, which he completed in 1877. Linke’s work book or Arbeits-Buch records that he was in Vienna from July 1872 to October 1873 at the time of the International Exhibition held there in 1873. He subsequently travelled to Prague, Budapest & Weimar before finally arriving in Paris in 1875. It is documented that he obtained employment with an unknown German cabinetmaker in Paris, and stylistic similarities, photographs and geographical proximity have led some to suggest that Emmanuel Zwiener was the most likely candidate. After a period back in his home town of Pankratz, he returned once and for all to Paris in 1877. In 1878 Paris hosted the third great International Exhibition, a remarkable success for a country ravaged by war only seven years earlier. It is known that the fledgling Linke workshops were active in the Faubourg St. Antoine as early as 1881, during this time he supplied furniture for other more established makers such as Jansen and Krieger. By 1889 another World’s Fair, as they were often referred to in America, took place in Paris. Monsieur Eiffel erected what has become the most iconic building in Paris for the exhibition and the atmosphere of wealth and confidence may well have encouraged Linke to think that he could contribute an important part to the next great exhibition. As early as 1892 this was decreed to take place at the end of the century, in an attempt to pre-empt Berlin from staging the last great show of the century. In 1892, Victor Champier (fr) one of the commissioners for the 1900 Paris Fair had appealed, “Create in the manner of the masters, do not copy what they have made”. It was an appeal against mere reproduction and Linke rose to this challenge in an unparalleled way with his unique display that was to include the Grand Bureau. Determined to outshine the competition at the Exhibition, Linke had set about creating the most ambitious pieces he could envisage, and more extravagant than had ever been displayed before. The items he exhibited marked a transition from the historicist interpretation of Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, an interpretation that was the mainstay of his nearest rivals, to something startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. [6] Together with Léon Messagé he developed a new style for the 1900 Exhibition that paid homage to the Louis XV rococo in the fluidity of its approach, but an approach fused with the lively flowing lines of the contemporary and progressive 'art nouveau'. The Art Journal reported in 1900 on Linke's stand: "The work of M. Linke ... was an example of what can be done by seeking inspiration amongst the classic examples of Louis XV and XVI without in any great sense copying these great works. M. Linke's work was original in the true sense of the word, and as such commended itself to the intelligent seeker after the really artistic things of the Exhibition. Wonderful talent was employed in producing the magnificent pieces of furniture displayed". Linke's stand would have appeared refreshingly new to contemporary onlookers, the traditional designs of the eighteenth century melting seamlessly into an exuberant naturalism. The 'Revue' described Linke's style as 'entièrement nouveaux' and noted "This opinion is universally accepted. Linke's stand is the biggest show in the history of art furniture in the year 1900". It is perhaps the most extraordinary and remarkable aspect of Linke’s personal history that he produced such expensive and luxurious furniture of exquisite quality for the 1900 exhibition without any commission or any potential buyer in mind. [9] At a time when other more established furniture businesses such as those of Beurdeley and Dasson were closing down, he made a huge investment in his stand and the furniture he supplied for it. Linke recognised that to move his business forward he needed to appeal to a more International clientele and the new emerging rich who were at this time amassing fortunes on an unprecedented scale. For this reason he gambled everything he had on his display for the 1900 exhibition. Had this not succeeded he would almost certainly have succumbed to bankruptcy. Linke’s notebook records visitors to his stand from England, Europe, the Americas, Egypt and Japan and including; the King of Sweden, three visits from the King of Belgium, Prince Radziwill, the Prince d’Arenberg, the Comte Alberic du Chastel, Miss Anna May Gould, the American heiress, distinguished furniture makers and the President of France Emile Loubet. This risky endeavour was a resounding success, and with his reputation established, La Maison Linke became the pre-eminent furniture house until outset of the Second World War. The technical brilliance of his work and the artistic change that it represented was never to be repeated. His showrooms expanded into prestigious premises in Paris, in the Place Vendôme as well as the Faubourg St. Antoine where his workshop had been established. He embarked on many important commissions in the years up to the outbreak of the First World War, making and designing furniture for leading international industrialists and bankers. After the 1914-1918 World War, Linke undertook the extraordinary commission to furnish the Ras al-Tin Palace in Alexandria for King Fuad of Egypt, possibly the largest single furniture commission ever conceived, eclipsing even Versailles. Linke flourished and remained active until the middle years of the 1930s and died in 1946 Léon Messagé (1842-1901) was a French sculptor, best known for his sculptural collaboration with François Linke for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Messagé was also responsible for much of the design and creative work for Roux et Brunet...

Very unique display cabinet. Features 3 lighted display sections across the top & 2 cupboard doors on the base. Tessellated Horn, Tessellated Mother-of-Pearl, & Brass Inlay over Woo...

Elegant Louis XVI style vitrine characterized by finely mahogany wood. Enriched with precious frames in golden brass.Internally three shelves that can be moved to the desired height....

Historic etagere from the beginning of the 20th century, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 190 cm / width 101 cm / depth 43 cm

Tall Art Deco-inspired cabinet glass front door in maple with ebonised trim. Internal shelves, hand crafted to our specifications in England by custom cabinet makers. 32” wide and 19...

19th century Country French Walnut Vitrine will make a stunning display case for your most prized possessions! Crafted in the inimitable French m...

Art Nouveau vitrine cupboard in lacquered and gilded mahogany with all accosted glazed glass. Legs a hand-carved, lacquered mahogany columns; edgings in gold leaf gilded relief...

SN2132 Truly excellent, Edwardian, mahogany display cabinet, having arched pediment inlaid with satinwood fan flanked by brass finials above flamed mahogany, inlaid frieze, astragal ...

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinet With Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques. The upper section has a s...

Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the ...

This is a gorgeous antique silver leaf with patina and aged color, and has wire mesh doors and comes apart into two pieces. the cabinet has a fantastic design and gorgeous antique si...

Bauhaus corner vitrine oak with 2 glass shelves and light.

Drexel Pair of Large Tortoise Finish Vitrines Etageres Cupboards Showcases Glass Door Cabinets MINT!

Multifunctional station on wheels designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Rampa, a multifunctional station on wheels from 1965, was inspired by the traditional florist’s display stands...

France / 1900 / table cabinet / wood, facet cut glass / rustic / mid century Small display cabinet in wood with facet cut glass door and one wooden shelf. The door can be locked wit...

A rare etagere by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in brushed steel (hand machined, seemless edges), with glass shelves and a single pull out drawer in a tall pyramid shape.

Art deco vitrines from preriod of around 1930s in very nice original condition, repolished with french polish, slight signs of use.

France / 1900 / table cabinet / wood, facet cut glass / rustic / mid century Small display cabinet in wood with facet cut glass door and one wooden shelf. The door can be locked wit...

An extremely high quality and elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI period mahogany and ormolu-mounted cabinet vitrine which is finished on all sides. The cabinet is raised by t...

A Qing Dynasty style Thai vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century, with glass as well as wooden doors, retrofitted with glass shelves, spot lights and mirrored wall. This Qing Dyn...

Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, silver, bags or wallets, Etc. 3 Dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.

Compact Regency One Door Carved 26" Wide 3 Tier Italian Curio Cabinet MINT

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.

Antique display cabinet from around 1880, France. Dimensions: height 178 cm / width 76 cm / depth 42 cm

Rope and tassel design (20th Century) gilt metal obelisk shaped 4 shelf etagere

Beautiful vintage wooden jewelry cabinet attributed to the great Gio Ponti, of fine Italian manufacture. The cabinet is made entirely of durabl...

Pair of decorative solid teak carved étagères bookcases shelves with bottom cabinets. Asian inspired. Solid brass pulls.

Showcase made of chemical colored brass with glass and tip-on drawer. For Jewelry, silver, bags or wallets, Etc. 3 Dimensions possible : 53 cm, 72 cm, 88 cm. luminated with leds.

A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. ormolu cabinet vitrine. The vitrine is raised by striking paw feet with luxuriant pierced palmette designs. Above the st...

Magnificent Louis XVI style showcase in mahogany veneer with rich, very finely chiseled gilded bronze ornamentation. Opening two large doors on the front separated by a glass frame. Beveled windows on the front as well as on the sides. Mirror bottom and three thick glazed...

Antique Directoire Style Mahogany Petite Vitrine with Carrara Marble was hand-crafted in the mid-1900s out of exotic imported mahogany, then trimmed in brass and fitted with brass dr...

Form 1 by Radu Abraham A limited series of 10, currently at nr. 2 Materials: Mahogany wood, ash wood, glass Dimensions: 34 x 20 x 160 cm. Base made out of a masive block of mah...

Work tool display case by Beta industrial design 1970s. (price for single display case availability two) When you purchase vintage design products on our website, the cost includes ...

Impressive in stature, this 1900s French Wood Patinated Vitrine invites attention with its slender yet elongated silhouette. Featuring four doors that gracefully open to reveal five ...

Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display A magnificent piece of social history a Victorian Grocers shop cupboard, with a blue mirror cornice...

pair of 19th c English Chippendale mahogany illuminated viewing vitrines

Vitrine Ovale Glass with structure in fused curved glass, 6mm thickness. Showcase's top 12mm thickness. With 4 glass shelves: L64xD37cmx6mm thickness. Showcase's door with a lock....

A beautiful quality and perfect scale Dutch made burl walnut and walnut vitrine or cabinet (likely a cabinet maker or apprentice model). Cabinet has painted interior with two shelves...

Antique 1850s French ionized wood pier cabinet with gilt bronze & mother of pearl inlay decoration. Missing table top.

Louis XV, Jewelry Showcase, Vitrine Table, Walnut, Bronze, 1920s. Gilded A fine fully refinished in a gilded 23 Kt leaf with a overcoat of white gold leaf professionally done in 200...

French Empire ormolu-mounted vitrine cabinet pedestal, circa 1840. Very good quality bronze mounts of typical Empire period heads. Very useful pedestal open vitrine...

Mahogany Wood & Veneer Display Cabinet in Chippendale Style From the 1930s Standing as a graceful marriage of form and function, this two-part display cabinet exudes timeless elegan...

A very fine French Louis XV style ormolu and jasperware-mounted mahogany single door vitrine, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The two upper front corners surmounted with or...

This is a stunning vitrine or china cabinet with fantastic satinwood and rosewood inlay and silver-plated bronze that was done to add a special and very unique look to this vitrine. ...

load capacity on shelves: 20 kg load capacity on top: 30 kg 39cm between shelves Wired showcase in a 6 mm transparent curved glass with three 8 mm fixed glass shelves. Shelf support...

Luxurious looking 1970s Romeo Rega style shelving/display in brass plated metal, smoked glass shelves and black formica finish. Your showcase pieces can be illuminated by the mean...

This stunning pair of shelves are made of black lacquered metal, brass and bronze glass shelves. The bottom legs of each vitrine has very nice bronz...

Italian bookcase period 1940s in walnut and walnut veneer with two drawers, wax polished. Upper showcase with grating and the two lower doors covered in leatherette. Excellent condit...

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1920s precious and refined Venetian eclectic credenza sideboard with china cabinet by Testolini & Salviati. Splendid sideboard in all its parts. Beve...

A late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry vitrine with side door. France, circa 1880.

Mid-Century Modern two piece arched Lucite top Vitrine, showcase, bookshelf made in America 1980 with a blonde Oak Wood Cabinet Base. Features a mirrored Back and 2 tier clear Lucit...

A fine 19th century Louis XV style country French - Provincial carved white-washed walnut bombé credenza vitrine. The slender and tall carved single-door...

An antique French Louis XVI style lift top table vitrine offers oval form with display having glass lift top with satinwood frame having ebonized banding throughout, raised on straight and tapered legs with lower red velvet display...

Showcase with varnished aluminum profiles, available in metalized champagne or Vulcan grey finishes. Base in 6 mm thick tempered and back lacquered extra light glass of the same prof...